Elgie Sims
Elgie R. Sims Jr. is the Illinois state Senator for the 17th district. The 17th district includes the Chatham neighborhoods of Chicago along with the all or parts of Burnham, Calumet City, Lansing, Ford Heights, Lynwood, Sauk Village, Beecher, Manteno and Grant Park.[2]
Elgie R. Sims Jr. | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office January 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Donne Trotter |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| In office August 2012 – January 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Constance A. Howard |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Shivonne[1] |
| Children | Two[1] |
| Residence | Chatham, Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Illinois State University (B.S.) University of Illinois (M.P.A.) Loyola University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney Businessman |
| Website | Official government website |
In 2018, Sims was elected to serve as the Chair of the Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference.[1]
References
- Davis, Jon (2018). "From legislative staff to lawyering to the Legislature, Sims aims to serve his community and, now, the M.L.C." (PDF). Stateline Midwest. Lombard, Illinois: Midwest Council of State Governments. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
- Veeneman, Drew. "34th House District" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
External links
- Representative Elgie R. Sims Jr. (D) 34th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Elgie Sims Jr. at Illinois House Democrats
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